Schedule of the 2027 Event
Once again Wood From Finland Conference offers a quality program with first class Key Note speakers.
Host of the seminar day is Anniina Kostilainen, Head of Forest Sustainability, United Bankers.
Preliminary program will be published by September 2026 and is subject to change.
Day 1 - Wednesday Feb, 10
10:00 – 12:00
Nordia, 2nd floor
Sponsor lunch
Event for sponsors only
Key Note Speakers
16:00 – 17:30
Nordia 2nd floor / NAUTICA 1ST FLOOR / PRESS ROOM 1 sT FLOOR
Export/Import Market Workshops
Europe, MENA, Overseas
Schedule
EUROPE WORKSHOP / FENNIA (max 240 seats)
Moderator Ville Valio, Sales Director, Luvian Saha
- France
- Germany
- UK
- Estonia
- Netherlands
MENA WORKSHOP / NORDIA (max 150 seats)
Moderator Matti Sipiläinen, Sales Director, Kuhmo Oy
- Egypt
- Algeria
- Israel
- Saudi-Arabia
- Morocco
OVERSEAS WORKSHOP / PRESS ROOM (max 80 seats)
Moderator Saku Pänkäläinen, Sales Director, Keitele Group
- China
- USA & Canada
- Pakistan
- Japan
18:00pm – 20:00pm
FOYER LOBBY
Welcome Cocktails
Networking event
Day 2 - Thursday Feb, 11
8:00 - 9:00
Scandic marina congress center
Registration
9:00 - 9:05
Europaea, 1st floor
Welcome
Tino Aalto, Managing Director, Finnish Sawmills Association
Speaker info
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Tino Aalto is Managing Director of Finnish Sawmills Association. Aalto took over as Managing Director of the Sawmill Industry from the position of Special Advisor to the Minister of Transport and Communications. Before that he has worked as a Special Advisor to the Minister of European Affairs and Minister of Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation. Previously, Aalto has worked in the Technology Industries of Finland, as the head of innovation policy and CEO’s advisor. He has also worked in Design and Consulting Firms Association and consulting house Miltton. |
9:05 - 9:25
Europaea, 1st floor
Opening
TBA
Speaker info
9:25 - 9:50
Europaea, 1st floor
Geopolitical Landscape
Juha Jokela, Director of the European Union Research Programme, Finnish Institute of International Affairs
Speaker info
9:50 - 10:15
Europaea, 1st floor
European Construction Outlook
TBA
Speaker info
10:15 - 10:45
FOYER LOBBY, 1st floor
Coffee Break
10:45 - 11:10
Europaea, 1st floor
Global raw-material flows and resources
TBA
Speaker info
11:10 - 11:35
Europaea, 1st floor
Logistic Outlook
TBA
Speaker info
11:35 - 12:00
Europaea, 1st floor
Saudi Arabian construction and investments
Topi Paananen, Chief Executive Officer, Peikko Group
Speaker info
12:00 - 13:00
FOYER LOBBY 1ST FLOOR, restaurant marine 2nd floor
Lunch
13:00 - 13:25
Europaea, 1st floor
Global Economic Outlook
Olli Rehn, Bank of Finland
Speaker info
13:25 - 13:50
Europaea, 1st floor
APAC Market Area Overview
TBA
Speaker info
13:50 - 14:15
Europaea, 1st floor
North America Market Area Overview
TBA
Speaker info
14:15 - 14:45
FOYER LOBBY, 1st FLOOR
Coffee Break
14:45 - 15:10
Europaea, 1st floor
Middle East Area Overview
TBA
Speaker info
15:10 - 15:35
Europaea, 1st floor
Europe Market Area Overview
Alexander Kainer, CEO, Pfeifer Group, Pölkky
Speaker info
15:35 - 16:00
Europaea, 1st floor
Finland Market Outlook and Closing of the Event
Chairman of the Board, Finnish Sawmills Association
Speaker info
18:00 - 23:30
FEnnia I-II, 2nd floor
Dinner
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